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HSN was looking for a tool capable of centralizing all requests

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HSN

HSN was looking for a tool capable of centralizing all requests

Home Shopping Network (HSN) is an interactive multichannel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise. HSN offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences through various channels—TV, Online, Mobile, App and physical stores. HSN, a leading multichannel retailer offering a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches 95 million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 365 days a year).

The Project & Solution

Comet implementing automated workflows in IMO.

The Project & Solution

Comet implementing automated workflows in IMO.

HSN was engaged in a multiyear transformation project that included implementing an enterprise software that would allow them to do the following:

Standardize common business process across the enterprise for multiple marketing groups

Systematically measure, track, and report on the asset lifecycle from request through publication of a specific channel

As a part of this transformation, HSN was looking for a tool capable of centralizing all requests for asset creation, management of projects as well as resources responsible for delivery of a project. HSN was already using a part of the IBM interactive marketing products—Unica Campaign and Interact—and hence selecting IBM Marketing Operations (IMO) became an obvious choice of product. IMO integrates easily with both these campaign-related products, allowing for seamless marketing planning and execution.

The solution

Comet started working with HSN with a short-term goal: implementing automated workflows in IMO to streamline Print, Digital, Email and Video campaign processes.

A lean team of two specialist Comet consultants were deployed on-site in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, to implement this tool in an integrated environment in a short turnaround time.

HSN business and technology teams partnered with Comet Global Consulting to conduct multiple design workshops to collect business requirements for the configuration of IBM Marketing Operations (IMO). The design workshops allowed Comet to configure and customize IMO for HSN based on current and future business requirements, keeping in mind industry best practices.

The implementation of the IBM suite of products provided the foundation for HSN’s customer-centric transformation to drive profitability, revenue growth and improved customer experiences. Based on early project success, HSN decided to expand the usage of the tool to six more business groups with Comet’s assistance.

Comet was able to help roll out the first phase of IMO in a staggered manner in just four months. Within six months of Comet’s working with HSN, there were more than 400 users working with the tool on a daily basis.

This included staff with such varied profiles as marketing directors, project managers, art directors, copywriters, and video editors.

Bottom Line HSN Benefits

Deployed a centralized marketing tool to enter all campaign details and requests while automating workflows for creative execution

Enabled a connected and integrated system housing all omnichannel campaigns using Unica Campaign and Interact as execution channels

Enabled the tool to support Marketing Planning by allowing users to enter Plans, Programs and Projects

Single system for requesting and creating all assets/creatives related to campaigns

Created automated workflows to support tasks and work functions for teams and individuals collectively responsible for creating/completing an asset

Standardized the information collected up front for different types of asset creation

Introduced transparency and accountability into the project management experience

The Results

Comet has delivered...

The Results

Comet has delivered...

Live Template Metrics in IMO(three months after going live)

Comet was instrumental in helping us achieve an aggressive rollout of IBM Marketing Operations with a very short implementation timeframe.

As a result of rolling out IBM Marketing Operations software at HSN, not only were we able to standardize processes, we were also able to increase the number of assets being requested, created and managed, which has allowed us increased output and turnaround time. We were able to align our marketing departments to be customer-centric and strategically we were able to introduce operational efficiencies hence reducing our creative creation cycle and increasing speed to market.